The history and antiquities of the county of Leicester. . Compiled from the best and most antient historians; ... Including also Mr. Burton's description of the county, published in 1622; and the later collections of Mr. Staveley, Mr. Carte, Mr. Peck, and Sir Thomas Cave. By John Nichols, ... In four volumes.
John Nichols (1745-1826).
Category
Books
Date
1795 - 1815
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3052403
Summary
Bibliographic description
8 pts. in 4v. (8 x physical volumes). ill.. (inc. plates), coats of arms, facsims.., geneal. tables, maps, plans. ports.. . fol... With v. 4 pt. 1 in the second edition.. Binding: Nineteenth century diced leather binding by Hering (ticket, v. 4); rebacked.
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. The house and contents were acquired through the National Land Fund and transferred to the National Trust in 1956
Makers and roles
John Nichols (1745-1826). William Burton (1575-1645)